Who We Are
The focus of our ministries is straightforward--to meet the needs of abandoned children and the poor by “showing” them the Gospel. We are guided by a simple principle:
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress...” - James 1:27
Why Manila?
Manila is home to more than 70,000 street kids. In addition, there is the growing concern for the 1.7 million children living in impoverished and crowded informal settlements springing up all across Metro Manila. Many of these children, rather than going to school, are taking to the streets to beg, work and play.
Children come to us for a variety of reasons—some have been abused, others neglected or abandoned. To care for these children, Kids International Ministries supports several children’s homes.
To address the needs of kids and their families in the nearby impoverished settlements, KIM supports a variety of community ministries: Christian education, medical and dental care, livelihood development programs, recreation activities and evangelical outreach ministries.
We also support all of our missionaries and national workers dedicated to the care and nurturing of the little ones entrusted to us.
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How We Work
Mission and Faith Statements
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Meet Our Missionaries
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The Long Family
The Long family has served in the Philippines since 1991. Now almost twenty years later their efforts continue in helping Filipinos see Jesus by offering orphans homes, community development: including working hand in hand with local churches, schools, sports camps, water projects, homes being built and community centers developed to reach a variety of needs for impoverished people.
Jeff’s email: jefflong11@hotmail.com
Colene’s email: colenelong@hotmail.com
Online Newsletters: Kids Kronicle |
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Frank and Kaye Cherry
Frank and Kaye Cherry have been involved in support roles with Kids International Ministries since its inception. Frank is the business administrator for Faith Academy, Inc., serving two K-12 campuses that provide educational support for missionaries in SE Asia. In addition, Frank gives financial guidance and support to KIM ministries and its missionaries. Kaye is director of finance and personnel for Cuatro Christian School, a KIM ministry dedicated to educating orphans and children of impoverished families. Kaye also serves in an editing capacity for KIM, including publishing its monthly e-newsletter, Kids Kronicle.
Email Frank: frankcherry@kidsim.org
Email Kaye: kayecherry@kidsim.org
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Paul and Ruth Tuxworth
Ruth and Paul Tuxworth are Australians working with KIM as High School Chaplains at Faith Academy Manila. Faith Academy educates the children of missionaries working thought SE Asia. Without this type of education support many missionaries would leave the field. They have two teenage children John and Christy. |
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Kim Courtright
Kim has served the kids in our home and community for nearly seven years. She enjoys building relationships with the kids, Filipino workers, other short and long term missionaries. Her greatest joy is seeing God move in the lives of the kids and staff. Kim is an MK and grew up in Colombia, South America, and is currently on furlough for a year in the states.
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Josie Long
Josie is the oldest daughter of Jeff and Colene Long, founders of Kids International Ministries. Having grown up in the Philippines and graduated from high school there, she then successfully completed her Cosmetology training and licensing in the United States. In February 2009 she returned to the Philippines and established The J Salon, which provides training and income for about a half dozen women in the community. Josie also disciples and cares for over 100 young girls, affectionately known as Josie’s Angels, from the community.
Email Josie: josielong2442@gmail.com |
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Kathleen Dalafu
My name is Kathleen (Kathy) Dalafu and I came to the Philippines two years ago. For the last two years I have served at Victory Christian International School (VCIS) as a Reading teacher for grades 3 through 6, and an English as a Second Language teacher. This coming year I will be the English Language Learner teacher for the elementary level at Faith Academy. My youngest son, Nick, will be a junior at Faith Academy this coming year. Although still in high school, he considers himself a partner in missions with me. His area of service is in sports ministry sharing his faith through basketball.
Email Kathy: dalafu@gmail.com |
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Mark and Ellie Hymes
Mark and Ellie made the move to the Philippines nearing the end of 2010 after retiring in the States. They are now serving KIM as the directors of New Faith Family Children's Home in Malaybalay. In addition to their titles, Mark is known for his ability to fix anything around the home and Ellie has launched a reading program to help the kids and staff learn to read and write English.
Email Mark: cmark252@gmail.com |
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Debbie Keating
Debbie Keating came to the Philippines in Sept. 2010 to serve as a nurse at the New Faith Family Children’s Home. Her ministry also included the community feeding programs and medical outreach. In November 2011, a prenatal clinic was born and she has become an integral part of that work, reaching out to the pregnant women in the Cuatro neighborhood. She is continuing to look to God for His blessing as she blesses others.
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Daisy Chell
Daisy first came to Manila in August of 2007 with the intent to help for one year wherever was needed. She spent some of that first year teaching preschool in the Cuatro Christian School. Also during that year she jumped head first into a fulfilling season of life at New Faith Family Children’s Home. Then in November of 2011, Daisy transitioned into the New Hope Family Clinic ministry where she has been a part of setting up the clinic and ministering to expecting mothers in the Cuatro community. Daisy is so grateful that the LORD has called and provided for her to serve in the Philippines and enjoys life in His hands to the fullest. She is excited to see what God has in store and how the love of Jesus will be spread in this place.
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Dewey and Ellen Bland
The Bland Family joined KIM in April 2012. Dewey and Ellen bring with them servant hearts to the ministry. Dewey's desire is to focus on the New Faith Family Children's Home in Manila, while Ellen ministers alongside the New Hope Family Clinic. Their two daughters are excited about attending Faith Academy.
Email Dewey: deweyandellen@gmail.com
Our Blog: www.theblandsbulletin.wordpress.com/
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